Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy dulce de leche cheesecake, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious caramel-infused filling, and a smooth dulce de leche topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- Graham crackers
- Butter
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy cream
- Dulce de leche
- Cornstarch
- Sour cream
- Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 10 minutes, then let cool.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
- Incorporate Dulce de Leche: Warm some dulce de leche slightly to loosen its texture. Gently fold it into the cheesecake batter, creating a marbled effect or fully incorporating it for a uniform caramel flavor.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the filling over the prepared crust. Use a water bath method by placing the cheesecake pan in a larger baking dish filled with hot water. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Chill: Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool with the door slightly open for an hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results.
- Add Topping: Spread an even layer of dulce de leche on top of the chilled cheesecake. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor.
- Serve: Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts and enjoy!
Notes
- Chocolate Crust: Swap the graham crackers for crushed chocolate cookies for a richer base.
- Nutty Crunch: Add finely chopped pecans or almonds to the crust for extra texture.
- Coffee Infusion: Mix a teaspoon of espresso powder into the filling for a caramel macchiato twist.
- Salted Dulce de Leche: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top for a perfect balance of sweet and salty.
- No-Bake Option: Use a gelatin-based cheesecake filling and set it in the fridge instead of baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- chill time: 6 hours (or overnight)
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: dessert, cheesecake
- Method: Baking, Water Bath
- Cuisine: American,Latin American
Keywords: Dulce de leche cheesecake, caramel cheesecake, baked cheesecake, easy cheesecake recipe, homemade cheesecake